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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.27, 382.05 and 186.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.27, 382.05 and 186.92 is: 279.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.27 : 382.05 = 186.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.27/382.05 = 186.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.27x = 382.05 × 186.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.27x = 71,410.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,410.88/255.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.75

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